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I got home on a holiday after the first week of school, and I got Rasseru’s very thorough blind tasting packages, 1-8 in two sets: one set for me, and one for Andrew.

I’m not going to guess the variety so that I can just enjoy the tastes. With the exception of number 8. I have a feeling about that one.
So…

Tea Number 1

Steep 1

I used half the package, so something less than 3 g.

40 sec first steep at a lower temp of 175 F, and grapefruit and white grapes. Citrusy.

Steep 2 at 20 sec, more fruity goodness. Like grape juice almost. It still distinctly tastes like tea, but again, fruity an citrusy

More later…

Steep 3 at about 55 sec. More or less same thing and a little grassier/lemony. Overall, this is actually a sweet tea with a little tart after taste. Is that were you get the strawberry note from Rasseru? Clean tasting overall.

Steep 4-brewing…3 min.

Well, citrusy and more tea than anything else. I think that’s all I can get for now.

Final thoughts: I liked this one. The citrus clean taste was very nice. It’s not as complex as some other Yanchas or Dan Congs with not a super long brewing life, but it is enjoyable. I would not mind having a cup of this every now and then, but something I’d gladly drink.

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.

I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.

I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.

I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.